You know how it feels to walk or drive by one of our beautiful old buildings or homes and see the love and craftsmanship someone is pouring into bringing it back to life. Asheville’s rich and well-preserved architectural history is one of the reasons we all love it here.
We bet you know someone who has done such a great job with a restoration or renovation that you wish they would win an award.
Happily, they might.
The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County is excited to announce that nominations for the 2015 Griffin Awards is now open through February 27.
The Griffin Award, established in 1979, honors outstanding projects and individuals that further the goals of historic preservation throughout Asheville and Buncombe County. From classic restoration projects such as The Grove Arcade to exciting adaptive reuse projects like The Asheville Habitat for Humanity Offices and Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, the Preservation Society recognizes the importance of preserving structures in both traditional and creative methods.
Application Dates: Oepn through Feb 27. And, yes – you can nominate yourself. For applications, please go to our website at www.psabc.org/griffin-awards
Categories: Further descriptions of the criteria for each category can be found on our website at www.psabc.org
Adaptive Reuse
Infill Construction within a Historic District or Neighborhood
Restoration
Rehabilitation
Research, Publication and Education
Stewardship
Preservation
Winners will be notified April 17.